tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post8460367078771699651..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: The Vicky Challenge. When too many things are overwhelming! Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-87315836674524032432016-08-11T12:32:01.404-07:002016-08-11T12:32:01.404-07:00We saved $458.93 here on the Briar Patch. This in...We saved $458.93 here on the Briar Patch. This includes tomatoes harvested from the garden, wild plums from the trees, yard-sale finds, and home-baked goods. We were blessed with a free watermelon, free 5 lbs. of red potatoes, and a loaf of sliced bread all from a local thrift store. We also save allot from mending and altering second-hand finds. Thanks to Vicky and Annabel for their hard work and inspiration!<br />Blessings to you all,<br />LeslieLeslie McKinleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082544707682903607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-70044255239287560612016-08-09T22:48:38.654-07:002016-08-09T22:48:38.654-07:00Dear Glenda,
Thank you so much for your encouragem...Dear Glenda,<br />Thank you so much for your encouragement to Vicky! <br />It is good to hear your herbs did so well. I think raised garden beds are wonderful. <br />I am almost done on the room it just needs finishing touches. And Vicky has sent me pictures of those shelves filling up fast! <br />Thank you Glenda. I hope you week is going well, with love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-9947219460827770392016-08-09T17:20:48.166-07:002016-08-09T17:20:48.166-07:00Jeanette thank you for your kind thoughts. Life is...Jeanette thank you for your kind thoughts. Life is settling down for my son and his little family. We have five more days to assist the little family and then our adventures begin. Life is good.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-57869850145392215442016-08-09T08:54:54.262-07:002016-08-09T08:54:54.262-07:00I'm sorry, Annabelle, the above post was me, J...I'm sorry, Annabelle, the above post was me, Jeanette! Thank you for posting is Anonymously. I need to create some sort of profile, so that you can see my name if I forget to add it. JeanetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-63356783297973002062016-08-09T05:20:22.898-07:002016-08-09T05:20:22.898-07:00Dear Vicky,
My Nan had a room for me and my brothe...Dear Vicky,<br />My Nan had a room for me and my brother. I loved that. When we stayed I would go get in bed with her in the morning and Pa made us breakfast in bed. This was a tradition for many years. It was always vegemite on toast. That was his special I guess!<br />Wow on the cellar! This is the beauty of doing things yourself! That is a lot! <br />Rick made a lot of savings. He is sure handy. Maybe you better keep him around? lol! <br />Awesome savings for the week! I am glad too that Rick likes seeing the savings and adding up. So does Andy! He is frequently amazed. I need to price meat pies so I can tell him how much this weeks pies would cost in a show and I know its a lot! I will find out in the next couple of days and do the sums!<br />You had a great week! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-564778150799109182016-08-09T05:16:19.821-07:002016-08-09T05:16:19.821-07:00Dear Ginger,
It is funny as I think of Grandma as ...Dear Ginger,<br />It is funny as I think of Grandma as my Mum! Yet I am Grandma too! We need better names but at this stage we are both Nan! <br />You had really good bargains! Burts Bees is very popular. That is a good gift. <br />Also lovely about the peach cobbler! We just love peaches.<br />I hope things go well for your son on Thursday. It is good you are prepared for the weekend and days around this time. Smoothies will be a good thing. Hope he gets on well. <br />Many thanks Ginger, With love Annabel.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-9834073125561251072016-08-09T05:11:46.060-07:002016-08-09T05:11:46.060-07:00Dear Elaine,
Wow what a great total for both the m...Dear Elaine,<br />Wow what a great total for both the month and the year so far. That is wonderful. I hope you feel good from seeing that.<br />I am really sorry you ended up in hospital! I hope you are ok now and all is well.<br />Well done on your grocery savings. It is great to see how well you are doing and the end of the year total is going to be really impressive! We'll done Elaine! With love Annabel.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-50765728746785618042016-08-09T05:08:58.971-07:002016-08-09T05:08:58.971-07:00Thank you! I will put up photos when the nursery i...Thank you! I will put up photos when the nursery is finished. It is almost there! I need some decorative touches.<br />Giving those clothes to that young lady will be lovely. She will be thrilled I would think. <br />Well done on sorting your craft supplies! And good luck with the challenge. I hope you get a happy surprise at what you sae and make in a week! I will look forward to hearing how you go! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-33711985251166214482016-08-09T05:06:08.959-07:002016-08-09T05:06:08.959-07:00Dear Cristy,
I really like what you have said. Do ...Dear Cristy,<br />I really like what you have said. Do little chunks at a time and it gets you there and is less daunting! And something is better than nothing. I also do the timer! I got the from Fly lady. She says you can do anything for 15 mins. So I often do that!<br />Thank you for telling me you are benefitting from looking over what you did do... rather than just thinking about what is still to be done. It has really helped me to feel grateful and satisfied. <br />Many thanks Cristy, with love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-31033094559829140412016-08-09T05:03:18.433-07:002016-08-09T05:03:18.433-07:00Thank you so much! The newer way of live wasn'...Thank you so much! The newer way of live wasn't working out for many people lol so we have gone back to the good old things! I think thats true. There is a lot of wisdom in the way our Grandparents did things! Thank you for your comment! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-86712587603852119542016-08-09T05:00:38.924-07:002016-08-09T05:00:38.924-07:00Dear Kelsey, I am experienced in this... people yo...Dear Kelsey, I am experienced in this... people you haven't seen in years come when you have hair colour and a face mask on, that sort of thing!<br />The extra room and cupboard that you can use for appliances etc is a real bonus. I must be a big week for you with your husband starting on Monday! I was thinking of you as that would have been an exciting day! <br />You did a lot leading up to this and its great you have the freezer and the ducklings and duckpond! Also that you sold the chickens. <br />A pink tablecloth and napkins is a lovely find!And the sheets! You know how I love them especially floral ones! They make lovely curtains... but all sorts of nice things. <br />You will probably develop a new routine now and that will be really good. I hope the week is going really well for both of you! With lots of love Annabel.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-13672327604522532882016-08-09T01:52:22.976-07:002016-08-09T01:52:22.976-07:00Dear Patsy,
Most urgent first is a good thought. D...Dear Patsy,<br />Most urgent first is a good thought. Doing things in the right order takes some judgment but is really important! You have achieved a lot in your summer season and I follow along so I see you sometimes say you did get this done and didn't get that done so it gets carried over! I think of you in that as I often have to carry something over to my next list! But it all gets done in the end! With love and thanks, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-14654352783404670362016-08-09T01:49:58.062-07:002016-08-09T01:49:58.062-07:00Dear Rachel, Thank you! I loved to read your thoug...Dear Rachel, Thank you! I loved to read your thoughts on managing. And there is a lot to be said for simple meals. Things do not need to be fancy to be good, to be nourishing.<br />Also that small daily habits keep things calm and lovely. One of mine is taking a bath. Even in chaos I will still take an evening bath. It slows things down and relaxes me. These little habits an routines can be very beneficial.<br />I hope you are having a good new week! With love and thanks, Annabelxxxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-25295056330633909402016-08-09T01:45:37.812-07:002016-08-09T01:45:37.812-07:00Dear Jes, I think the general rule is it never rai...Dear Jes, I think the general rule is it never rains but it pours! But it passes too and we just have to do whats needed at the time. Thank goodness for the seasons! <br />We are just coming out of winter so it is all ahead of me! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-80059972463291502632016-08-09T01:44:04.816-07:002016-08-09T01:44:04.816-07:00Dear Cookie,
It is really good to see what they ar...Dear Cookie,<br />It is really good to see what they are charging for what you are growing! This puts a whole new light on it. Imagine spending that! Well instead you are saving it and the work you put in is paying off even more than you imagined! To me this is very motivating.<br />I am so glad you find seeing what Vicky is doing to be encouraging. I am the same. I get a lot of energy and inspiration seeing what can be done.<br />Well done on your savings! I hope this is another good week and your library books come in. That is a big savings right there! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-35308440703089134552016-08-08T23:47:53.638-07:002016-08-08T23:47:53.638-07:00Dear Jen,
I do what you said...pop in to peek at h...Dear Jen,<br />I do what you said...pop in to peek at how nice things look! Bit like a miracle occurred!<br />Thank you for the comments on show and tell. Theres more to come tomorrow! Crochet rugs are a lovely gift for a new baby!<br />I hope you get your quieter week! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-8013144888509580812016-08-08T23:46:03.403-07:002016-08-08T23:46:03.403-07:00Dear Jane,
Vicky's shelves are already filling...Dear Jane,<br />Vicky's shelves are already filling, I have new photos!<br />Well done on the way you are helping in a crisis and staying on. The caravan and your set up is so good! It sounds like you found a good spot too and the solar you put in earlier is probably coming in handy. <br />I hope things are progressing well, a new home is found for the young couple and beautiful baby. What a time you have had. With love and thoughts, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-66742019050747895082016-08-08T23:43:01.333-07:002016-08-08T23:43:01.333-07:00Dear Nanna Chel,
Yes I have come to appreciate tha...Dear Nanna Chel,<br />Yes I have come to appreciate that stuff still grows here in winter and we don't have that snow covering everything. But of course we still have seasons of harvest and like the fruit in summer it is the same thing go go go until its all dealt with or it spoils. I have done this with plums, peaches, apricots etc and worked into the night many times! its worth it though! I have learned so much from the US ladies and am amazed by what they do. Since this was published Vicky has sent me a new photo and those shelves have rows and rows of preserves on them! <br />It is making me forward to spring and planting! With lots of love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-15498008036842738192016-08-08T23:39:54.225-07:002016-08-08T23:39:54.225-07:00Dear Brenda,
When you consider the price of seeds ...Dear Brenda,<br />When you consider the price of seeds and what you can end up it is truly amazing! I agree some projects have to be put off or done in several parts to get it all done. <br />I hope you ave a great new week! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-24023257811463597262016-08-08T23:38:29.024-07:002016-08-08T23:38:29.024-07:00Dear Mel, You bed and bedding buys were just wonde...Dear Mel, You bed and bedding buys were just wonderful! It was so worth hiring a ute. <br />I hope you find a bed base to go with the mattress for your son... I think you will even if its Gumtree etc.<br />Well done on such a good week! I hope this week is turning out as well! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-84288350190339388012016-08-08T22:11:47.871-07:002016-08-08T22:11:47.871-07:00Annabel,
A place for our grandbabies to have is ve...Annabel,<br />A place for our grandbabies to have is very special and I'm sure your room is going to be so lovely. Thank you to everyone for your comments and encouragement on the garden, cellar and pantry that's in the works you are all so sweet and kind! <br />For our savings this week we got an estimate from a friend who does the kind of work we did on the cellar and I was amazed at how much it would have cost us to pay to have that small room done, over $500! So minus the cost of supplies we saved $400 there, Rick needed a handle for his tractor and it cost $200 so he made his own and saved $180,he fabricated another part he needed and saved another $100 there, we used $165 in gift cards, I made Rick's birthday cake $20,2 dozen eggs from our chickens $4,and when we were at the store they had eggs for 22 cents a dozen and milk for $1.07 a gallon so I got 8 dozen eggs for the dogs and 2 gallons of milk and saved $8.24 there. And one of the stores was having a great meat sale we went and got quite a bit of meat saving $70 I was very happy about that. Since it is the busy season here I am keeping track of all of the produce we pick and how much we can and freeze and have decided I will total it at the end of the season instead of weekly the same with loads of laundry I hang out to dry. So our total for the week is $782.24 I am good with that. Rick really enjoys seeing how much things can add up. <br />XOXO<br />Vicky Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-44723076932573881032016-08-08T20:56:00.757-07:002016-08-08T20:56:00.757-07:00Kelsey,
I think with these gardens the cellar is g...Kelsey,<br />I think with these gardens the cellar is going to be full faster than I think. Don't stress out each day is a new adventure to behold and to look back at what we achieved the day before.<br />XOXO<br />Vicky<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-47095734706534072382016-08-08T20:50:35.778-07:002016-08-08T20:50:35.778-07:00Thank you Rachel! Come winter I will be ever so gr...Thank you Rachel! Come winter I will be ever so grateful for the food we are preparing now when it comes to flavors and price! <br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-59959508365496296032016-08-08T19:14:09.729-07:002016-08-08T19:14:09.729-07:00Dear Bridge,
I really hope you do get some tax bac...Dear Bridge,<br />I really hope you do get some tax back and think your new kitchen would be fantastic! It is very handy being married to a cabinet maker! I do know the problem though... when they work long hours getting things done at home is really hard. I see the irony of this all the time. Last week Lucy had a blocked toilet at her house. she is married to a plumber! But he just hadn't had time to fix it! <br />Lovely op shop finds! Thanks for encouraging Vicky too Bridge. <br />I am glad you think of making hay while the sun shines! I think its so true. Apart from daily things it means making the most of opportunities. I love it!<br />Much love Bridge, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-44641466770558957712016-08-08T19:09:37.457-07:002016-08-08T19:09:37.457-07:00Dear Lynette, That night not sleeping and finding ...Dear Lynette, That night not sleeping and finding bulk butcher was a real discovery! What a big saving! Even the location was handy.<br />I love the sound of the crystal cabinet made into a wardrobe. That sounds exquisite! How I would love to find one of those now!<br />What you say is so true. Organisation is the opposite of chaos. A calm life is much nicer. I continue to sort and sift and as I do things are much nicer and as you say quieter or calmer.<br />Many thanks Lynette! With love Annabel.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.com